About Us

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Chief Executive Officer

Ralph Thomas is founder and product visionary for 2 companies which are partnering together to deliver solutions in Education, Native America, Casino Gaming, and Adult Learning

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As a gaming industry veteran, Dr. Thomas has substantial experience implementing analytics into single and multi-property gaming companies to drive tangible and measurable gains to the bottom line. Dr. Thomas understands gaming from raw data up through casino operations, giving him a unique, 360-degree view of the industry.  

Chief Technology Officer

Andrew Cardno is an established thought leader in visual analytics with over 25 years of experience in the field. Andrew has led private Ph.D. and master’s level research teams in visualization/development for over 20 years; this leadership won Andrew two Smithsonian Laureates and more than 50 innovation awards. He is an inventor in over 60 granted patents. He has published over 100 industry and academic articles and is coauthor of three books on applied  analytics.

Chief Operating Officer

Mukesh Gordhan has over 25 years of experience in business development and go-to-market strategies, with a focus on delivering tangible revenue increases and improved market share. He is well versed in project management and has successfully established and managed numerous channel partnerships and successful sales strategies.  He is highly experienced in working in start-ups and growing them into highly successful enterprises. 

General Manager, EMEA & APAC

With almost twenty years of experience in the IT and Communications industry as a business owner and an entrepreneur, Nicole is well-versed in the dynamics of what makes a technology company successful. Now she is bringing her knowledge and leadership t the Speed of You team to use her talents working with technology companies to help children achieve success.

Having seen the impact of top line technology on the learning process of young minds, she's focused on using her expertise to bring this access to children all over the world.

"Every child in every country should have access to the technology tools that allow them to grow and expand their mind."

Regional Director, APAC

Allison began her fashion business in Sydney almost four decades ago, expanding it quickly to include multiple shops encompassing designs, manufacturing and wholesale.  She then expanded her business into the American market under her own label and it is currently a resounding success.  With a thorough understanding of the intricacies of running a thriving business, she now brings this experience to the Speed of You team.

Recognizing the that this is an amazing educational program that can uplift children's knowledge base to a new level, Allison is excited to be involved and is fully invested in the concept of expanding knowledge while playing games and using technology to further education.  

"Speed of You is a conduit to fast tracking the learning process.  The future of learning is here."

Regional Director, EMEA

Having grown up in Lebanon and now living in Australia, Firas brings his world wide experience to the global Speed of You team.

After earning a degree in Information Technology, he built a successful Import / Export company and also founded the restaurant app Waitron.  With a brilliant and curious mind, he's now bringing his technology knowledge and enthusiasm into the education industry.

Operations, EMEA

Based in Lebanon, Mohamed has an extensive background in technology as a Network Engineer and has also spent significant time as an IT consultant in the hospitality industry.  This has given him a thorough understanding of applying technology to various situations where learning and the tools to do so are important and needed.

Following his interest in participating with organizations that make the world a better place, he is a volunteer with the Red Cross working in rescue and also wit the youth department.

"Learning will automate that which most people thought could only be done by people."

Business Strategist

D'Amber is a Co-Founder of both the Socrates Learning Platform and Speed of You.

She has dedicated her life to spreading the awareness that each child can be encouraged to embrace their strengths while still focusing on areas of study that need attention - all while in a classroom of their peers. 

D'Amber is a strong believer in concierge level learning where no child is left behind and no talent is stifled for the sake of traditional education.    Through the use of technology as an educational tool, she has helped establish Speed of You as a direct method to implement such individual focused  learning.

She is also an award-winning journalist, has served as a PTA President and is a dedicated, very proud parent. 

Marketing Consultant 

Laurel Kay has two decades experience working in events and marketing in the technology industry both with large companies and start-ups.  She specializes in corporate event planning, event strategy, project management, digital marketing and social media marketing. Managing all aspects from inception to execution and logistics, she has successfully implemented events and marketing plans across the technology industry. 

Advisor

After graduating from Colorado State University as a Distinguished Military Graduate, Matthew went on to serve in the U.S. Army for four years, eventually being promoted to Captain. Upon leaving the military, he was recruited to work with Fluor Corporation, a defense contractor where he held leadership positions in Project Controls and Change Management.

Matt then decided to enter the world of professional poker, traveling the U.S. and entering tournaments.  While pursing this endeavor, he met his eventual business parter and together they formed Vape Wild.

Matt was a leader in all parts of the Vape Wild business including finance, retail, operations, sales and project management. Within three years they grew the business to 300+ employees and annual revenue of $40m, eventually selling the company to a Fortune 500 company.